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USCIRF Offers Condolences on the Death of Pope Francis
Apr 22, 2025 USCIRF Offers Condolences on the Death of Pope Francis Washington, DC –The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) offers its condolences to the Catholic community worldwide as it mourns Pope Francis, and to…
USCIRF Calls on Trump Administration to Secure FoRB Commitments from Qatar
May 13, 2025 USCIRF Calls on Trump Administration to Secure FoRB Commitments from QatarWashington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) urges President Donald J. Trump to raise religious freedom concerns during his visit to…
USCIRF Expresses Gratitude to Outgoing Commissioner Susie Gelman
May 15, 2025 USCIRF Expresses Gratitude to Outgoing Commissioner Susie Gelman Washington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) expresses sincere gratitude to Susie Gelman for her dedication to advancing freedom of…
USCIRF Welcomes the Holy See's Commitment to Advance Freedom of Religion or Belief for the Persecuted
May 16, 2025 USCIRF Welcomes the Holy See's Commitment to Advance Freedom of Religion or Belief for the PersecutedWashington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is encouraged by the Holy See's commitment to raise…
Vicky Hartzler Elected Chair of Bipartisan U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, Asif Mahmood Elected Vice Chair
Jun 9, 2025 Vicky Hartzler Elected Chair of Bipartisan U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, Asif Mahmood Elected Vice ChairWashington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)…
Bangladesh Factsheet
In July 2024, student-led protests ushered in a new political movement and the installation of a new caretaker government in Bangladesh. Since then, the caretaker government has proposed a wide range of amendments, reforms, and constitutional changes,…
USCIRF Releases Report on Bangladesh
Jul 21, 2025 USCIRF Releases Report on Bangladesh  Washington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report on Bangladesh: Bangladesh Factsheet – In July 2024, student-led protests ushered…
The Status and Significance of CPC, SWL, and EPC Designations: A Conversation with Former USCIRF Chair Stephen Schneck
Jul 31, 2025  One of the most important elements of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 is the requirement for the U.S. Secretary of State to designate the world’s worst violators of religious freedom as Countries of Particular Concern and…
USCIRF Welcomes Senator Schumer’s Appointment of Rachel Laser
Dec 11, 2025   USCIRF Welcomes Senator Schumer’s Appointment of Rachel LaserWashington, DC – Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) has announced the appointment of Rachel Laser to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (…
Evolving Legal Threats to Religious Protections in East Africa
This factsheet examines current and proposed regulatory frameworks in five East African countries—Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda—that collectively demonstrate a mix of growing restrictions alongside constitutional protections. All five are…